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Ranford WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ranford, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Ranford WA is 201 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ranford is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Ranford is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Ranford has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Ranford has a population density of 103.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ranford is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ranford is $1,476.

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Ranford Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ranford Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$712/wk

$37,024 per year

#5262 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

#5664 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,476/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ranford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (98) Female 50.3% (99)

Population Density

103.7

people per km²

201 people · 1.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,050

Family income/wk

Ranford Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ranford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.9% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.1% 23 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ranford Country of Birth

Australia

92.0%

England

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Ranford Religion

No Religion

54.4%

Not stated

14.0%

Anglican

12.4%

Catholic

11.9%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.1%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ranford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Ranford Employment

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Employed full-time

37.7% 52 people

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Employed part-time

11.6% 16 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

47.8% 66 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Ranford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Bachelor Degree

18.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Ranford Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers

24.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.9%

Community & Personal Service

18.9%

Managers

16.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Labourers

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Ranford Field of Study

Engineering

31.4%

Society & Culture

17.6%

Management & Commerce

13.7%

Agriculture & Environment

11.8%

Education

9.8%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Ranford Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ranford Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ranford Marital Status

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Married

43.8% 70

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Separated

4.4% 7

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Divorced

14.4% 23

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Widowed

4.4% 7

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Never married

33.1% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ranford Ancestry

Australian

36.2%

English

28.0%

Scottish

10.5%

Irish

7.4%

Other

4.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.9%

French

2.3%

German

1.9%

Italian

1.9%

Filipino

1.6%

New Zealander

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ranford School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

65.2%

Pre-school

17.4%

Secondary — Government

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Ranford Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

93.6% 323

♿

Needs assistance

6.4% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Ranford Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.1% 33

—

Not a volunteer

76.9% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ranford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

29.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ranford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.8%

Did not go to work

16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Ranford Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.2%

1 vehicle

25.4%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

19.7%

4+ vehicles

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Ranford Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.3%

3 bedrooms

42.3%

4 bedrooms

42.3%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Ranford Population Mobility

16.0%

moved in the last year

35.7%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ranford Indigenous Population

6.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

319

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ranford Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Ranford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.4%

$150-$299/wk

10.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ranford Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.5%

Couple — no children

31.5%

Couple — no children under 15

11.9%

One parent — children under 15

9.8%

One parent — no children under 15

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ranford Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.2% 13

—

Did not provide

90.8% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ranford Children Ever Born

No children

42.9%

2 children

35.7%

3 children

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Ranford When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2011–2015

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Ranford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.7%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

6.6%

Did not do domestic work

32.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Ranford Household Size

1 person

26.5%

2 persons

42.6%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

13.2%

5 persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ranford Where Residents Moved From

Same address

147

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Ranford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.0%

Step family — no other children

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ranford Schools

schools nearby

government

955

avg ICSEA score

290

total students

Boddington District High School Government

Combined · K-12 · 290 students

955

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Ranford Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Ranford

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $1,292/wk

Rent share 17.3%

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Pop: 101 Income: $662/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ranford

What is the population of Ranford WA?

The population of Ranford WA is 201 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 103.7 people per km².Ranford is ranked #6,950 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ranford?

The median personal income in Ranford WA is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $2,050 per week.Ranford is ranked #5,262 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ranford?

Median rent in Ranford WA is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ranford ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ranford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ranford WA is $1,476. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ranford?

The median age in Ranford WA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ranford a good suburb to live in?

Ranford is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 201.The median income is $712/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51279. All dollar figures in AUD.